SEND Caseworker L2

Lincolnshire County Council; Quarrington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Benefits package

Cycle to work

Flexible working

Career progression

Annual leave

Job summary

Lincolnshire County Council's NKSK SEND Team is recruiting a SEND Level 2 Caseworker to manage a defined complex caseload of children with Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plans and coordinate statutory assessments under the SEND Code of Practice. This role involves liaising with families, professionals and services to ensure needs-led outcomes.

You will support decision-making, participate in SEND Tribunals and work with our Legal Team to represent the Local Authority in hearings, while

Qualifications

• Degree in a Children's Services related area, or substantial proven ability in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Develop, draft and write final needs-led EHC plans and coordinate assessments.
• Participate in SEND Tribunals and liaise with the Legal Team on tribunal hearings.

Skills

SEND legislation knowledge

Experience with families

Interpersonal skills

Chair meetings

Customer service

Supervising staff

Education

Degree in Children's Services

Job description

Due to internal promotion, an exciting opportunity has arisen within the North Kesteven and South Kesteven (NKSK) SEND Team for a SEND Caseworker Level 2.

About the role

SEND Level 2 Caseworkers manage a defined and complex caseload of children and young people with Education, Health, and Care (EHC) Plans, whilst also facilitating and coordinating the statutory EHC assessment process for children and young people (0-16-year-olds) within the timeline as set out by the SEND Code of Practice (2015). This includes ensuring appropriate services and provisions are provided to meet children and young peoples' needs and help them to achieve the best possible educational, health and care outcomes.

SEND Level 2 Caseworkers are also responsible for any SEND Tribunals related to any child or young person on their caseload, and direct liaison with our dedicated Legal Team who represent the Local Authority within the Tribunal hearing.

This role involves working in partnership with children, young people, their families, professional agencies and the third sector, to develop, draft and write final needs led EHC plans, to achieve stated objectives, outcomes, and aspirations.

SEND Level 2 Caseworkers ensure the child, young person and their family can participate as fully as possible in decision-making.

This is a full time, permanent position covering the North Kesteven / South Kesteven locality.

About the Team

We will help you learn new skills, encourage your development and work with you to reach your potential within a friendly and welcoming environment where no two days are ever the same and we all want to succeed together! Lincolnshire County Council is one of the largest county councils in the UK and we are ambitious for both the residents of our county and the people who work here. We care about our staff, it's important to us that you have an excellent work/life balance and the opportunity to further develop your knowledge and skills in a supportive Local Authority setting. We are an ambitious, progressive organisation that strives to provide modern and responsive public services to the residents of Lincolnshire. We are a large diverse employer that recognises and values the contribution of our workforce. Proud of our achievements we look to strengthen our current workforce in a range of service areas.

About You

• A degree or equivalent in a Children's Services related area, or substantial relevant proven ability in a previous similar role.
• Significant experience of working with families, children and young people with complex SEN needs.
• Extensive working knowledge, adherence to, and application of SEND legislation, including the Education Act (1996), the Children and Family Act (2014), SEN Code of Practice and Equality Act (2010).
• The ability to deal with complex multi-faceted issues.
• Sufficient knowledge and practice ability to take a case from assessment, service provision, review and to closure with minimum direction or support.
• The ability to effectively chair and facilitate a range of meetings.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Excellent customer service skills, whilst demonstrating the ability to exercise tact and discretion when dealing with complex and sensitive cases.
• Ability to think creatively within the resources available to lead and develop multi-agency solutions that meet the needs, objectives and aspirations of children and young people.
• Ability to supervise staff.

About Our Offer

Along with a competitive salary we are offering:

• A Contributory pension
• Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
• Flexible working policies
• Career progression opportunities
• A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more
• Further details can be found in our rewards and benefits brochure

Applications close 30th August, with interviews due to take place on the 8th September.

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process. Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you toconnectandcollaborateremotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Our values – collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible – guide everything we do. We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.